Elon Musk to visit India for meeting with PM Modi

Elon Musk and Narendra Modi last met in June 2023

Elon Musk has announced on his social media platform X, formerly Twitter, that he will visit India to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi without giving a date.

The Tesla boss is expected to announce major investment plans in the country soon.

Last month, India cut import taxes on electric vehicles (EV) for global carmakers which commit to investing $500m (£399m) and starting local production within three years.

In 2021, the Tesla boss said that India's high import duties had prevented the firm from launching its cars in the world's fastest-growing major economy.

Mr Musk wrote in a post on Wednesday: "Looking forward to meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in India!"

A senior Indian government official told the BBC that the meeting is scheduled for the last week of April and will take place at Mr Modi’s official residence in New Delhi.

The BBC understands that Tesla’s plans for starting manufacturing in India will feature in the talks.

Tesla did not immediately respond to a BBC request for comment.

Mr Musk's visit comes just as the country begins voting in marathon, six-week-long elections on 19 April.

Mr Modi's Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is widely expected to win a third term in power.

A Tesla investment announcement during the election would bolster the business-friendly credentials of Mr Modi, who has courted foreign companies to set up manufacturing operations in India and create jobs.

The two men met last June in New York when the technology multi-billionaire said Mr Modi had been "pushing us to make significant investments in India, which is something that we intend to do".

Tesla's plans to move into India comes at a time when the company is battling weakening sales in the US and China.

Deliveries slid sharply in the first three months of this year as Tesla grappled with a fire at its European factory, global shipping disruption and growing competition.

Tesla has cut prices repeatedly in response to increased competition from rivals such as BYD but demand in key markets like China has fallen.

Tesla's shares have lost almost a third of their value since the start of this year.

India overtook the UK in 2022 to become the world's fifth-largest economy, and grew by 8.4% in the December quarter, helped by a surging manufacturing sector.

 

Delhi excise policy case | CBI arrests BRS legislator Kavitha

Kavitha was lodged in Tihar Jail under judicial custody after the Enforcement Directorate arrested her in Hyderabad on money-laundering charge on March 15.

BRS leader K. Kavitha being brought to Rouse Avenue court at the end of her judicial custody period in the Delhi excise policy case, in New Delhi, on April 9, 2024 | Photo Credit: ANI

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on April 11 arrested Bharat Rashtra Samithi legislator K. Kavitha in connection with the Delhi excise policy case.

Ms. Kavitha was lodged in Tihar Jail under judicial custody after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested her in Hyderabad on money-laundering charge on March 15. On April 10, the CBI got approval from a special court to arrest her

It has been alleged that Ms. Kavitha was part of a “South Group’ which paid ₹100 crore in advance as “kickbacks” through the then Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) communication and media in-charge Vijay Nair, who represented some AAP leaders.

 

School bus accident news Highlights: President Murmu condoles deaths in Mahendragarh

School bus accident news Highlights: GL Public School's bus from Kanina in Haryana was overtaking a vehicle in Unhani village when the accident happened.

Haryana school bus accident news Highlights: At least six children lost their lives, and 15 others sustained injuries as a school bus overturned in Haryana's Mahendragarh on Thursday. According to preliminary investigations, the bus from GL Public School in Kanina overturned while attempting to overtake a vehicle in Unhani village.

Haryana's education minister, Seema Trikha, has departed for Mahendragarh. One of the injured students informed news agency ANI that the driver was intoxicated. "The driver was drunk and he kept the speed at 120 kmph which led to misbalance (sic)," he said.

SP Arsh Verma mentioned that medical examinations are being conducted on the bus driver to determine if he was under the influence. “We are also examining documents of the bus. The school authorities are yet to be contacted to fix their responsibility,” he said.

The incident occurred near Unhani village in Mahendergarh, Haryana, on Thursday morning. Despite the Eid-ul-Fitr holiday, the school was in operation.

A senior police official stated that the bus's fitness certificate had expired six years ago, in 2018. Haryana education minister further mentioned that she had communicated with the deputy commissioner and Mahendergarh SP to visit the hospital where the students are receiving treatment.

Rajendra Lodha, a BJP leader and former chairman of the Kanina municipal committee, owns the school.

SPORTS AND EDUCATIONAL NEWS : Bethany Convent HS face St Joseph’s Educational Institute in final today

  

Bethany Convent HS face St Joseph’s Educational Institute in final today

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RAIA: Defending champions Bethany Convent High School defeated Mount Mary’s High School, Chinchinim, 4-0 to enter the final of 2nd All-Goa Inter-School football tournament organised by St Joseph’s Ex Students Association, Chandor, at Chandor church ground, on Saturday.

Josley Gomes scored the first goal for Bethany Convent HS in the 17th minute when he dribbled past the Mount Mary’s HS defenders and placed the ball into the goal.

At half time, Bethany Convent HS lead 1-0.

After the break, Bethany Convent HS boys tried hard for an equaliser but it eluded them. Josley scored again when he nicely connected the corner kick to make it 2-0. 

Mount Mary’s HS were unlucky to concede the 3rd goal when the shot of Steven Gomes deflected off the Mount Mary’s HS defender and entered into the net. Josley completed his hat-trick in the dying minutes when he headed the ball into the Mount Mary’s HS goal giving no chance to their otherwise agile goalkeeper.

Now, Bethany Convent will meet St Joseph’s Educational Institute, Chandor, in the final on Sunday.

Josley Gomes was declared the man-of-the-match which was handed over by chief guest veteran footballer Vincy Antao.

Earlier, riding on a hat-trick from Aayan Shaikh, St Joseph’s Educational Institute, Chandor, thrashed Our Lady of Carmel High School, Curtorim, 5-0 to enter into the final.

Aayan gave an early lead to St Joseph’s by scoring from a close range in the 6th minute. Before Carmel boys could recover from the early shock, Aayan taking advantage of the rival keeper, who fumbled to collect the ball, scored his second goal in the 7th minute. Carmel boys worked hard to come in the match but the Chandor boys seemed superior.

Trinsly Menezes made it 3-0 in the 11th minute and Casviro Fernandes scored the 4th goal just before the half time. At the breather, St Joseph’s Educational Institute were leading 4-0. Aayan completed his hat-trick when he scored his third goal in the 30th minute.

Aayan was declared the man-of-the-match which was handed over by chief guest Gustavo Furtado.

In the earlier match, riding on a hat-trick from Josley Gomes, Bethany Convent High School, Sao Jose de Areal, trounced St Xavier’s High School, Macasana, 6-0, to move into the next round.

Bethany Convent HS drew the first blood in the 5th minute when Josley’s free-kick gave no chance to the St Xavier’s High School goalkeeper. Steven Gomes made it 2-0 when he placed the ball beautifully into the St Xavier’s HS goal. Swelden Viegas’ powerful shot from outside the box gave no chance to the St Xavier’s HS keeper to make it 3-0.

At half time, Bethany Convent HS led 3-0.

After the break, Bethany Convent HS boys tried hard to score but their rival defence were too good. Josley scored again in the 27th minute to make it 4-0. Slone Tereza scored the 5th goal. Josley completed his hat-trick by scoring again in the dying minutes to make it 6-0.

Josley Gomes of Bethany Convent HS was declared the man-of-the-match, which was handed over by the chief guest Francis Peixoto.

Tamil Nadu SSLC 2024 exams begins tomorrow; Check details, guidelines

Tamil Nadu SSLC 2024: Exam begins from March 26, starts with language paper on the first day

Tamil Nadu SSLC: Class 10 Board exam 2024 begins tomorrow 

Tamil Nadu SSLC 2024: The Directorate of Government Examinations will conduct SSLC or Class 10 final exams from tomorrow (March 26). The TN SSLC theory exams will be held from March 26 to April 8, 2024, while the practical exams are scheduled to be conducted from February 23 to February 29, 2024

The TN Class 10 public exam time table 2024 was released on November 16, 2023. The theory exams will be held from March 26 to April 8, 2024, while the practical exams were conducted from February 26 to February 28, 2024. Tamil Nadu board released the TN hall tickets of Class 10 on February 24,  2024. Students will be required to collect their Tamil Nadu SSLC hall ticket 2024 from their respective schools.

The results of Tamil Nadu class 10 exams will be announced on May 10, 2024. Students who successfully pass the Tamil Nadu SSLC exam can select an academic stream out of Science, Commerce, and Arts to opt-in class 11 and class 12.

Tamil Nadu SSLC 2024 Admit Card

— The TN Board 10th hall ticket 2024 is made available online by the Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE).

— The TN SSLC hall ticket was released on February 24, schools will provide Class 10 hall tickets to students.

— Schools can access and download these SSLC hall tickets through their designated login. Students preparing for the TN SSLC exams must obtain their hall ticket 2024 from their respective schools.

Tamil Nadu Class 10 Exam day Guidelines

— Students should not forget to carry TN 10th admit card 2024 to the exam hall. They will not be allowed to write the exam without the TN hall ticket 2024.

— Exams will commence at 9:15 am so students are suggested to reach the exam centre at least 30 minutes before. This helps students to check their seating arrangements and avoid last-minute hassles

— As per the instruction given on the Tamil Nadu board time table 2024, students will have time from 10 am to 10:10 am to read the TN 10th question papers. During this time, they can figure out the easy and difficult questions.

— Students should try to complete the exam 10 minutes before the given time so that students can recheck their answers.

— Double check the calculations for Maths and Science subjects.

EDUCATION NEWS CUET UG 2024: NTA adds 2 new test papers, here’s complete list

CUET UG 2024: Candidates can visit NTA websites – nta.ac.in and exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG/ for latest updates on the participating universities and their offered courses.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has added two new test papers to the Common University Entrance Test Undergraduate (CUET UG). The two new subjects are fashion studies and tourism. The new subjects are added in pursuance to the direction of UGC and CBSE to promote skill subjects in true spirit in line with NEP recommendations, NTA said in the official notice.

The candidates who have already submitted their online CUET UG 2024 registration form can add these subjects during the application correction period. However, the candidate for selecting more subjects will have to pay an additional fee (if applicable).

CUET UG 2024: Complete list of subjects

Computer Science/Informatics Practices
English
Hindi
Assamese
Bengali
Gujarati
Kannada
Malayalam
Marathi
Odia
Punjabi
Tamil
Telugu
Urdu
Arabic
Bodo
Chinese
Dogri
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Kashmiri
Konkani
Maithili
Manipuri
Nepali
Persian
Russian
Santhali
Sindhi
Spanish
Tibetan
Sanskrit
Accountancy/Book Keeping
Agriculture
Anthropology
Biology/Biological Studies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry
Business Studies
Chemistry
Environmental Studies
Computer Science/Informatics Practices
Economics/Business Economics
Engineering Graphics
Entrepreneurship
Fine Arts/Visual Arts(Sculpture/Painting)/ Commercial Art
Geography/ Geology
History
Home Science
Knowledge Tradition-Practices India
Legal Studies
Mass Media/Mass Communication
Mathematics / Applied Mathematics
Performing Arts
Physical Education/National Cadet Corps(NCC)/ Yoga
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Sanskrit
Sociology
Teaching Aptitude
Fashion studies
Tourism

Prakash Ambedkar calling off alliance with Shiv Sena (UBT) unfortunate: Sanjay Raut

 Mumbai, A day after Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi chief Prakash Ambedkar said the alliance with Shiv Sena doesn't exist any longer, Sanjay Raut of the Uddhav Thackeray-led party termed it as a "one-sided" and unfortunate decision.

Thackeray and Prakash Ambedkar announced their alliance more than a year back, the upcoming Lok Sabha elections were not on the agenda.

It was basically working together for the assembly and local bodies elections, he said.

"The alliance was made with good intentions," the Sena leader said.

"Ambedkar should have discussed with Thackeray before making such an announcement. It is one-sided and unfortunate," Raut said, adding that the VBA chief, grandson of Dr B R Ambedkar, should reconsider his decision.

The Maha Vikas Aghadi's offer of four seats in Maharashtra to Prakash Ambedkar still remains, Raut said.

Elections to the 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra will be held in five phases on April 19, , , and May 20 and votes will be counted on June 4.